Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) 2012
Designed by Daniel Clark (I), Corey Konieczka, Adam Sadler, Kevin Wilson
What it is
A medium-heavy adventure, exploration, fantasy game for 1-5 players (~120 min), built around action points, dice rolling, grid movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #229 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
Mechanics
How to play Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Adventure, Exploration and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Dice Rolling and Grid Movement. A medium-heavy adventure, exploration, fantasy game for 1-5 players (~120 min), built around action points, dice rolling, grid movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #229 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
How many players is Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)?
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) solo?
Yes — Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) work with 2 players?
Yes — Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.2 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)?
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is an Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy game, built on Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement.
Where to buy Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
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